fort lewis: What a diffence a gallon of gasoline can make - 07/05/08 07:22 PM
I once drove by a California apartment complex right off the freeway that posted a huge banner reading "If you'd live here, you'd be home by now". It was a clever way to make drivers, stuck in traffic, question their commute time. In this day and age it would first and foremost make drivers consider the … (20 comments)
fort lewis: Exciting Development: Lacey's Gateway Town Center - 04/27/08 07:22 PM
Lacey's Hawks Prairie area is growing and developing into a valuable prime residential location. The planned development of the "Gateway Town Center" promises to bring added value to the neighboring communities of Meridian Campus, Continental Crest, Campus Highlands, Christa Heights, Jubilee etc. The sidewalks and bike paths will connect local residents to accessible shopping, entertainment venues, civic … (5 comments)
fort lewis: Northwest Landing or Dupont? - 03/16/08 05:36 PM
To many people the two terms "Northwest Landing" and "Dupont" are confusing, as they are freely interchanged. Why then are there two names? Here's a little history on the two communities which have essentially become one: The quaint city of Dupont started as a company town with over one hundred houses, a butcher shop … (0 comments)
fort lewis: More Troops for Ft. Lewis - 01/04/08 07:40 PM
By 2013 Ft. Lewis will see an increase of about 2000 additional military service members and about 5000 additional civilian personnel. With accompanying family members, those numbers could mean an influx of 15,000-20,000 people moving into the South Sound area. In terms of impact, it's the population of a small town. … (13 comments)
fort lewis: This story is what Christmas is all about... - 12/24/07 02:19 PM
Fort Lewis is currently hosting a National Guard unit from Lincoln, Nebraska for training. Because the post is virtually shutting down over the Christmas holiday, the visiting National Guard soldiers are not receiving services and have to leave until 2 January. Some are visiting friends and family on the West Coast, but most have … (5 comments)
fort lewis: Ft. Lewis Holiday Bazaar and other Happenings - 11/05/07 08:32 PM
I don't think there's a military installation that doesn't host a holiday bazaar. The Fort Lewis 27th Annual Holiday Bazaar is put on by the Officers' Spouses Club and opens its doors from November 3rd until November 4th at the Soldiers Field House. Besides food and live musical entertainment, there will be plenty of … (2 comments)
fort lewis: Curious about Ft. Lewis? - 08/10/07 11:52 PM
If you'd like to get a glimpse of what Ft. Lewis is like, take the virtual tour of Washington's largest Army installation. Ft. Lewis has repeatedly been voted "most desirable Army post". It's no wonder when you realize the many amenities available at Ft. Lewis; from the first rate Madigan Army Medical … (7 comments)
fort lewis: German speaking Realtor - Olympia, Ft. Lewis, McChord - 07/30/07 10:31 PM
When I first moved to Olympia, WA, I was happy to learn just how many German people live in this area. With the two large military installations, Ft. Lewis and Mc Chord AFB nearby, many of the military wives come from Germany (I'm one of them). I started a German conversation group in 2002 that meets once … (8 comments)
fort lewis: Relocating to Ft. Lewis? - 07/29/07 04:30 PM
Over the coming year Ft. Lewis will receive an entire new Brigade. This Brigade is being assembled as a phased stand-up, with individual troops coming from units all over the US and outside CONUS. Although additional housing as been added on post, there will still be a significant need for off-post housing. I'm a … (3 comments)
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